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Trig point at Mynydd Twyn-glas summit

Natural Monuments

Trig point at Mynydd Twyn-glas summit

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Trig point at Mynydd Twyn-glas summit

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Location: Upper Cwmbran, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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November 13, 2020

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Mynydd Twyn-glas is a sprawling 472-metre-high mountain extending into Caerphilly and Torfaen county boroughs in South Wales. It lies southwest of Pontypool, west of Cwmbran and east of Newbridge and taking the form of a rolling plateau the margins of which are defined by steep slopes, many of which are cloaked with conifer plantations. A broad shoulder extending south from the summit is known as Mynydd Maen whilst to the north is Mynydd Llwyd. The thickly afforested northern slopes of the hill drop down steeply into Cwm y Glyn. It is a UK listed Marilyn.

December 15, 2021

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Cracking local walk, gain height for amazing views and walk over to twmbarlwm

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Elevation 460 m

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Location: Upper Cwmbran, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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